After signing and multi-year deal back in 2024, Max Anstie and the Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. Anstie looks to defend his championship in the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) and it looks like the Yamaha program wasn’t willing to accommodate that request. This announcement comes during the midst of the 2026 Pro Motocross Championship where Anstie has yet to complete a round after crashing during qualifying at round one at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.
“I’m proud of everything that I achieved with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing,” Anstie said. “It was a dream of mine to ride for the team. We shared a lot of success and I’d like to thank them for all the hard work and great memories over the last two years. I’m excited for my next chapter and what the future holds.”
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team added that it “wishes Max Anstie the best in his future endeavors as he and the team have mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the British rider to commit to WSX.”
“Max wanted to race WSX, so we came to the mutual decision to part ways, allowing him to pursue that and leave on good terms,” said Wil Hahn, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s 250 Team General Manager. “We’d like to thank Max for his dedication and efforts and wish him the best in his future.”
Anstie’s year is highlighted by a win at the opening round of the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross Championship during the 250SX West Divisional Championship. He earned another podium at the season finale in Salt Lake City and finished third overall in the championship.
